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ASMI: 2025 Weekly Alaska Salmon Harvest Update #5

UNITED STATES
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 03:00 (GMT + 9)

Alaska's Salmon Harvest Surges Past 52 Million Fish, Driven by Strong Sockeye and Pink Catches

Alaska's salmon fishing season is off to a robust start, with statewide harvests already exceeding 52 million fish, representing 24% of the annual projection. Record sockeye salmon catches in Bristol Bay and significant pink salmon volumes are key factors in this year's substantial increase over 2024 figures.

Source: ASMI

JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaska's commercial salmon fishery is demonstrating strong early performance, with the statewide harvest having already surpassed 52 million fish, achieving 24% of the total annual projection. This significant increase over 2024 harvest levels is primarily fueled by exceptional sockeye and pink salmon catches.

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The Bristol Bay sockeye harvest continues to be a dominant force, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the total statewide harvest to date. Similar to 2024, the Bristol Bay sockeye season peaked in statistical week 27, maintaining strong momentum into week 28 with over 12.6 million sockeye harvested. This robust performance has been a major contributor to the overall rise in statewide salmon catches compared to the previous year.

In the realm of pink salmon, Prince William Sound is currently the primary supplier, representing 82% of the total pink salmon volume caught so far this season. However, harvests in this region are still 35% below the levels recorded in 2023, indicating that while contributing significantly, pink salmon catches haven't yet reached their full potential compared to a peak year.

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Conversely, Chinook salmon harvests have largely plateaued following the closure of the critical Southeast troll fishery on July 4. Typically, catches of this species peak around statistical week 28. Given the closure, any further expansion of the Chinook harvest is expected to be slow throughout the remainder of the season.

Fishermen and industry stakeholders will be closely watching the ongoing harvests as the season progresses, with strong early indicators setting a positive tone for Alaska's vital salmon industry.

Fuente: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI)

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